We would be delighted to hear from you! Just fill out the estimate request form and include as many details as possible. We will contact you soon after to discuss design, printing method (if applicable) and lettering style.

Why are prices not listed on your website?

All of our work is custom made and personalized to each client in such a way that it is one of a kind. From the illustrations and design to the colors, paper and even the lettering style, our passion is creating a special design just for you.

Once we receive your details, we will write up an estimate for your project and confirm the time frame.

How do I submit an order?

There are two ways, and it is really easy! Either you may email your information to us or send hard copies in the mail. We also ask for a 50% deposit to begin the design process for printed materials. Digital work requires the balance due in full to begin.

What do I need to supply you with to get started?

In order to begin, we will need the following items

The wording for each item of stationery. Please include addresses for the outer envelope and reply envelope if applicable.

If you are placing an order for maps, you can find a separate check list here.

Yes, please do! We would be delighted to set up an appointment for you to stop by and see our artist at work. We are currently located in the beautiful remote island nation of Seychelles in the Indian Ocean. Our studio is on the island of Mahé in Victoria, the capital of Seychelles, and we would welcome your visit!

For printed paper goods, the minimum order is 25, and our stationery is created in increments of 25. For tote bags, the minimum order is 50. For other items, please inquire with us.

Are rush orders available?

Our studio is pretty busy all year round, but rush orders are sometimes available. Feel free to contact us regarding our schedule.

How are your paper goods and totes shipped?

We use Seychelles Post for all of our international shipping. For tote bags and goods shipped from the United States to a U.S. address we use FedEx Express, Ground and Home Delivery.

Do you ship internationally?

Mais oui! We work with clients around the world and ship worldwide.

What methods of payment do you accept?

All major credit cards are accepted through Paypal. We also accept personal checks and international wire transfers in US dollars. In Seychelles we accept Seychelles rupees.

What is Paypal?

Paypal is a secure site in which you may pay for items using your credit card or debit card without revealing your financial information to merchants. The funds in almost any currency can be converted to US dollars which makes it easy to place an order from another country. You will need to set up a free account to send a payment. To learn more click here.

Do you offer refunds?

Due to the personalized nature of our work, deposits are non refundable. The balance due will be determined by the phase of your project.

Can you send some samples to me?

We are always delighted to share samples of our illustrated stationery and would love to send examples of our work! Our general sample package contains printed invitations, stationery, illustrated cocktail napkins and maps, and they can be purchased in our marketplace. We send out our work around the world. Be sure to include a note if you would like to receive any specific products.

What is the design process to create my illustrated stationery?

Our stationery products are one of a kind works of art and are created by hand by a professional illustrator.

After you place an order, we will contact you to discuss your ideas and overall feel of your project. We will then take all of your information and compact it into rough drafts. Once you see the sketches, we are happy to hear your suggestions regarding accuracy, composition, illustrations, color and layout-- all of those things we learned in art school. We work with you to create as many sketches as you need to make it perfect.

In the meantime, we will put together some paper samples for you to choose from based on your specific needs.

Once all of the revisions are made, the final artwork is created. There are, however, additional fees for any changes to the final artwork. The files are then shipped to the printer.

When the goods are finished, they are shipped back to the studio where the artist adds the colors of your choice. If you decide that you don’t want hand painted pieces, the order is then shipped to you. We hope you will love your stationery as much as we do!

What does the design fee include?

The design fee includes the illustrated design of the stationery. It also includes all of the proofs as well as one color hand painting after the stationery is printed (up to 200 pieces) if your stationery is printed with us. If you will be printing the images elsewhere, there are additional charges for color and digital files.

The design fee does not include additional hand painted colors, applicable sales tax in Ohio or shipping.

How long does it take to design?

Depending on our schedule and the complexity of your project, the turnaround for invitations suites are about 8-10 weeks.

Our timing breakdown is as follows

4-6 weeks for the design process. This is sketch phase to final artwork.

2-3 weeks additional for offset printing

4 weeks additional for letterpress printing

A day or two to add the hand painted color

Additional time is required for tri fold designs, special services such as tying ribbons and envelope liners and don’t forget to include additional days for shipping into your timeframe.

For large quantities, rush orders and special projects, please inquire with us regarding the timing.

Will I see proofs?

Of course! You will see all of the drawings in the sketch phase and approve the final artwork before it is shipped to the printer. All proofs in the sketch phase are included in the price.

I love your illustrated maps! Can you send me some more information?

Thank you! We love creating them! We’ve dedicated a whole site to our Couture Maps that contains a lot of information about our collection and the design process. If there is anything you’d like to know, drop us a note.

What lettering styles do you offer?

At our studio, lettering is an art form. Our calligraphy styles have been meticulously designed by us and can be seen here. We are always coming up with new and unique letter forms so check back often.

We are proud of our original work so we don’t use traditional calligraphy hands or copy any style. This will insure you are receiving a one of a kind work of art. We are also happy to create a new alphabet just for you!

Do you offer envelope addressing and place card calligraphy?

We offer hand hand lettered illustrated envelopes and place cards on a limited basis. Feel free to contact us to inquire.

Can I use artwork that you have already created?

Sure! This is a great way to save if you are on a tight budget. Since the design is already finished, pricing is a bit different. Please inquire with us regarding your details.

Do you collaborate with other designers?

We love to collaborate with other industry experts! We are passionate about creating unique designs with a fresh perspective and enjoy the challenge of working with other talented innovators in our industry.

Do you make other stuff?

Our illustration studio offers many different illustration and calligraphy services and designs a full range of maps and stationery items. If you are interested in creating something you don’t see on our website, let us know—we are always up for a creative challenge!

What types of papers do you offer?

Because each project we create is unique, the papers we use are limitless. We have papers available in all different colors, textures, countries of origin, and also earth-friendly. We travel around the world to find special papers to showcase our work, so feel free to order a package of samples and let us know what you think.

Do you offer earth friendly paper, printing and totes?

We print on recycled and earth friendly papers and will be offering the option of soy offset and digital ink. Send us a note if you’d like to be updated when we are ready to launch our new vegan line of stationery.

All of our tote bags are printed on 100% organic cotton.

We have always offered the option of purchasing the digital files to all of our work so you are able to print your stationery and maps locally.

Can I send the paper and materials to you?

If you’ve found a special paper, fabric or accoutrement you’d like to incorporate within your stationery, just let us know so we can include it in the design.

What types of printing do you offer?

We collaborate with talented offset, letterpress, digital, foil stamp and tote bag printers who take great pride in their work. They are very experienced at working with our detailed lettering and illustration work so they produce the highest quality printing available today. On top of that, they are also very lovely people!

Can I print my illustrated stationery locally and send the artwork to my printer?

Of course! We are happy to supply digital images to you, your printer or your stationery designer. Just let us know the requirements of your specific project. If the paper products are not printed with us, we require that you supply us with some samples so we can add your stationery to our portfolio.

Is there a charge for sending the digital files to my printer?

Yes, there is an additional fee for digital files depending on the amount and complexity of the artwork. On average they are about $25 each per file. We can supply the format of your choice.

Can I keep the original artwork?

No, the original artwork becomes the property of the artist. If you wish to purchase original art, we are always happy to discuss a special commission.

Can I use images on your website for my own personal use?

Please do not use any of our images, lettering, illustrations, product photographs, writings or trademarks or confusingly similar works for personal or commercial use. We are although skilled at creating artwork just for you!

Can I feature your products on my blog?

We are always delighted to be featured online! Please let us know if we can provide you with any photographs of our products and make sure you tell us when you plan to post so we can gush over it! And as always, please include a credit line to our studio.

I’ve seen very similar work to yours. What is going on?

Our work has been so popular that we’ve discovered products similar to ours made by someone in the industry using our tradename, trademark and is copying our ideas, illustrations, lettering styles, website content—even copying this Q and A page!

We are doing everything in our power to stop this, and if you are also outraged by these unethical practices, please do your part and don’t support these businesses that violate intellectual copyright laws and continue to offer products and content that isn’t theirs. Thank you so much!

All works including maps, illustrations, photographs, lettering and writings on this site are original and protected by copyright law.
If you wish to reproduce them in any way, please contact the artist for permission.

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